When you purchased your yacht, you expected to bring all the comforts of home with you on board. By stowing away a portion of your wine collection on board, you can feel at home while at sea. However, there are some details to consider when storing your wine on a boat. Paradise Yacht Charters, a company for luxury private yachts around the world, can offer some advice to seamen and -women alike who enjoy a little vintage on their voyage.

 

Luxury Private Yachts Call For Good Wine

 

Anyone who searches for “superyachts for sale” has a future of relaxation in mind. Life at sea begs for time to unwind, to enjoy the lilt of the ocean and the sound of the waves. Heighten the sensory experience further with a glass of wine, but don’t settle for any ordinary bottle; select only the best vintage – a bottle from your private collection – to keep with you on board. Your yacht likely has a wine cellar for this exact purpose; the only thing you would have to do is decide which bottles to bring with you on your trip.

 

Types Of Wines To Have On Board

 

Storing wine on a boat wouldn’t be that different from storing it in a cellar except when the boat is at sea. The constant, undulating motion of the waves disrupts the natural settling process of your wine, interfering with its age. You may feel younger at sea, but your wine will likely taste older than it would have on land. The vibrations from the boat unsettle the sediment in your wine, disturbing its structure. These effects are small but may be noticeable in a particularly valuable assortment of vintage. Because of this aging disruption, retain your best bottles for your land cellar, and only bring them on board when you are ready to imbibe. 

 

How To Store Wine At Sea

 

Many superyachts for sale feature elaborate wine cellars located at the center of the boat. This placement is strategic because the least sway and turbulence occurs at the boat’s center. To replicate a terrestrial cellar, ensure the humidity and temperature in your boat’s wine cellar are controlled and conducive for your wine collection. Wine bottles should be fixed to the wall – not loose or capable of becoming so. Finally, before you stock your cellar, consider how soon each bottle will be opened. Because the boat’s motion will disrupt the natural sediments in your wine, you should be conservative in how long you allow each bottle to be at sea. All wines should be consumed within two years of being stowed, and any bottles of red should be left to stand for a day before drinking. 

 

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Want to get the most out of your luxury private yachts? Need advice in setting up your wine cellar? Reach out to Paradise Yacht Charters, where you can find superyachts for sale and learn more about yachting around the world.